From Baird Maritime:
American Rear Admiral Richard E. Byrd is one of the twentieth century's best known explorers and probably his country's best known polar explorer.
He was very controversial figure. An egotist of the worst order he was, like certain other pioneering American admirals, an amazing self-promoter. He didn't always allow the truth to stand in the way of a good story.
Despite his many foibles he achieved a great deal in the fields of both naval aviation and polar exploration. He also effectively combined the two. The author has bridged this dichotomous channel and produced an objective account of Byrd's life that is also exciting and fascinating.
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